Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SAFE

Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indben 400 mg Chewable Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

Indben is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.

Q. What is Indben used for?

Indben is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Indben would not be effective.

Q. How does Indben work?

Indben works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.

Q. Can I take Indben with fluconazole?

Indben can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Indben safe?

Indben is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Indben effective for treating pinworms?

Indben is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Indben is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Q. Is Indben an over the counter product?

Indben is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Indben safe in G6PD deficiency?

Indben is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.

Q. Does Indben kill tapeworms?

Indben is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.

Q. Does Indben cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Indben. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Indben.

Q. Does Indben work?

Indben works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Indben useful in the treatment of scabies?

Indben is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Indben treat Giardia?

Indben can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Indben kill eggs?

Indben does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.